VIT University annually conducts an entrance examination to admit candidates into engineering undergraduate programs. For session 2015-16, the university will conduct the online mode of exam from 8th APRIL to 19th APRIL 2015. Candidates aspiring to pursue B.Tech. Degree courses can apply for the examination through an online application form which is releasing on 1st December 2014. However the form can be filled in offline mode as well.

Following article presents to you comprehensive information on the VITEEE 2015 Exam and its various aspects i.e. eligibility, application form, schedule, exam pattern.

Eligibility:Nationality:

The applicant should be a Resident / Non Resident Indian National.

Qualifying Examination:

Candidates appearing for the VITEEE in 2015 should have secured an aggregate of 60% in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology in the qualifying examination (+2/ Intermediate).

The average marks obtained in the subjects Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology (PCM / PCB) in +2 (or its equivalent) put together should be 50% for the following categories:

·Candidates belonging to SC/ST

·Fill in the proforma as given in Annexure III and have it attested by a competent authority (The list of authorities empowered for the same is given in Annexure III).

·Candidates hailing from Jammu and Kashmir and the North Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.

·Fill in the CERTIFICATE TO PROVE NATIVITY (proforma given in Annexure III).

These documents should be produced at the time of counselling, failing which they will not be considered for admission.

In case the marks statement is not produced by the candidates at the time of admission, the decision of the Management regarding his/her eligibility and admission to the programme shall be final.

·Candidates who have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are eligible for all the 15 B.Tech. Degree Programmes.

·Candidates who have studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology are eligible for B.Tech. Bio-Medical Engineering and Biotechnology programmes. They are also eligible for B.Tech. Computer Science and Engg (Spec.in Bioinformatics) but after joining, registering Mathematics as bridge course is mandatory.

Age Limit:

Candidates whose date of birth falls on or after 1st July 1993 are eligible to apply for VITEEE-2015. The date of birth as recorded in the High School / SSC / X Certificate will be considered authentic. Candidates should produce this certificate in original as a proof of their age at the time of counselling, failing which they will be disqualified.

Admission Procedure

·The admission will be purely on the basis of the marks secured in the VITEEE-2015, conducted by VIT University.

·Candidates who have not appeared for the VITEEE are not eligible for admission.

·The candidates will be short-listed based on their entrance examination marks and will be called for the counselling.

Schedule of VITEEE-2015 – Computer Based Test (CBT)

·VIT Engineering Entrance Examination will be conducted from 08.04.2015 to 19.04.2015

·The duration of the entrance examination will be of 2 hours 30 minutes.

·Please refer to slot booking for further details in website from March - 2015 onwards.

Candidates appearing for the VITEEE in 2015 should have secured an aggregate of 60% in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology in the qualifying examination (+2/ Intermediate).

The average marks obtained in the subjects Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology (PCM / PCB) in +2 (or its equivalent) put together should be 50% for the following categories:

·Candidates belonging to SC/ST

·Fill in the proforma as given in Annexure III and have it attested by a competent authority (The list of authorities empowered for the same is given in Annexure III).

·Candidates hailing from Jammu and Kashmir and the North Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.

·Fill in the CERTIFICATE TO PROVE NATIVITY (proforma given in Annexure III).

These documents should be produced at the time of counselling, failing which they will not be considered for admission.

In case the marks statement is not produced by the candidates at the time of admission, the decision of the Management regarding his/her eligibility and admission to the programme shall be final.

·Candidates who have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are eligible for all the 15 B.Tech. Degree Programmes.

·Candidates who have studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology are eligible for B.Tech. Bio-Medical Engineering and Biotechnology programmes. They are also eligible for B.Tech. Computer Science and Engg (Spec.in Bioinformatics) but after joining, registering Mathematics as bridge course is mandatory.

Age Limit:

Candidates whose date of birth falls on or after 1st July 1993 are eligible to apply for VITEEE-2015. The date of birth as recorded in the High School / SSC / X Certificate will be considered authentic. Candidates should produce this certificate in original as a proof of their age at the time of counselling, failing which they will be disqualified.

Admission Procedure

·The admission will be purely on the basis of the marks secured in the VITEEE-2015, conducted by VIT University.

·Candidates who have not appeared for the VITEEE are not eligible for admission.

·The candidates will be short-listed based on their entrance examination marks and will be called for the counselling.

Schedule of VITEEE-2015 – Computer Based Test (CBT)

·VIT Engineering Entrance Examination will be conducted from 08.04.2015 to 19.04.2015

·The duration of the entrance examination will be of 2 hours 30 minutes.

·Please refer to slot booking for further details in website from March - 2015 onwards.

Candidates can also apply online at website through the following mode:

(i) Net banking /Credit card/Debit card

(ii) DD mode (online applicants need to pay Rs. 940/- only).

The online applicants applying through DD mode should send the hardcopy of the application form to the University addressed to the "Director - UG Admissions”, VIT University, Vellore-632014.

Issue of Application Forms - OMR

·The Prospectus and the information brochure for the B.Tech. programme, along with the necessary enclosures which include the Application Form and a printed self addressed envelope, can be obtained against cash payment of Rs. 990/- from the various post offices as given in the VIT website

·Candidates can also obtain the application form through post by sending a Demand Draft for Rs. 990/- drawn in favour of ‘VIT University’, payable at Vellore, with a covering letter addressed to “Director - UG Admissions”, VIT University, Vellore-632014, requesting for the application form and indicating their complete postal address. On receipt of the DD, the application form with the enclosures will be sent by post. The postal charges will be borne by the Institute. Candidate should write his/her name, Mobile Number and address on the reverse of the DD.

·Candidates are advised to purchase the information brochure, application form only through means mentioned above and not from any private publishers vendors. Fake application forms will not be processed and will be rejected.

e-Admit Card

Important Information:

·The e-Admit card will be generated once the candidate has booked his/her schedule through the Online Test Booking System.

·The e-Admit card will be auto-generated for only those candidates who book a slot using the Online Test Booking system before the last date.

·The e-Admit card will indicate the e-Admit card number, photograph of the student, address of the test center, test date and time selected by the candidate. Discrepancies, if any, must be brought to the notice of VIT University immediately.

·The e-Admit card will be made available for candidates on website. Candidate should provide the application form number and Online Test Booking password to download the e- Admit card.

·The copy of the e-Admit card will also be emailed to the candidate.

·Candidates must provide valid email ID in the application form. The e-Admit card will not be dispatched to candidates via post or fax.

·Candidates should ensure that a printer is connected to their computer while printing the e-Admit card.

·Candidates should take a print out of the e-Admit card using the print option on A4 size paper only. Please ensure that all information on the e-Admit card including photograph is clearly visible on the print out.

·Candidates will not be permitted to appear for the test without valid e-Admit card.

·Candidates must not mutilate the e-Admit card or change any entry made therein after it has been authenticated and received by them. Impersonation is a legally punishable offence.

·The e-Admit card is an important document and it must be preserved and produced at the time of Counseling / admission.